Dating, Mating, And Relating

by Ellis, Albert

• ISBN13: 9780806524542
• ISBN10: 0806524545
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Citadel

Summary

Whether you are male or female, single or married,gay or straight, Dr. Ellis's simple and effective,REBT techniques will show you how to relate,lovingly, intimately, and lastingly. Using an,even-handed, non-judgmental approach, this book is,more than just a guide to getting along better,with a significant other. There is help here too,for improving relationships with friends, children,and even in-laws. Now is the time to take matters,into your own hands - and heart - and stop the,cycle of relationship-ruin. With doses of wisdom,and humour you will soon be on the path to love.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Getting Your Relationships Together by Getting Yourself Together	3	(17)
Getting Relationships Together as a Couple: Using the ABCs of REBT in Your Relationship	20	(17)
Starting Out With Realistic Views of Couplehood	37	(20)
Trying It Out Before Commitment	57	(15)
Communicating and Problem-Solving as a Couple	72	(27)
Better Sex for Better Couplehood	99	(16)
Saving Time and Money and Enjoying Life More	115	(36)
Getting Along Together and With Others	151	(23)
How to Be Happy in Spite of Your Blasted In-Laws	174	(18)
To Have or Not to Have Children---That Is the Question	192	(10)
Happy Couplehood: Building a Deep and Lasting Relationship	202	(10)
Summary: How You Can Use REBT to Build a Healthy Relationship	212	(3)
Suggested Reading	215	(4)
Index	219	(10)
About the Authors	229